The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
A musical portrait of New Orleans' street celebrations and unique cultural gumbo in 1977: second-line parades, Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest. Features live music from Professor Longhair, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, the Neville Brothers and more. This glorious, soul-satisfying film is among Blank's special masterworks. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Les BlankDirector
Cast
- Kid Thomas ValentineSelf - Band Leader, Trumpet Player
- Allen ToussaintSelf - Composer, Arranger, Pianist
- Blue Lu BarkerSelf - Jazz Singer
- Irma ThomasSelf - R&B Singer
- Professor LonghairSelf
- Aaron NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
- Art NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
- Charles NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
- Cyril NevilleSelf - The Neville Brothers
Stills
Themes
southern usanew orleans, louisianamardi grasparadeblues musiccreolefuneral ceremonysoul musicblack culturecostumesjazz musicamerican tradition